Check out how to watch the Netherlands v Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023, including TV and radio coverage, UK time and our key player to watch.
Afghanistan play the Netherlands in Lucknow, with a semi-final spot still up for grabs for the former.
This is one for the purists. Two teams who have both punched above their weight in this competition going head to head, with a semi-final place on the line for Afghanistan – and a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy available for the Netherlands.
Afghanistan had won just one World Cup match in their history before 2023. In this competition alone, they’ve won three. And what’s more, a win against the Dutch will put them on course for a potential straight shootout with Australia for a spot in the last four.
But Afghanistan aren’t the only nation living a fairytale at this World Cup, with the Netherlands knocking over South Africa as well as Bangladesh, and in the process putting themselves in contention for a top eight finish and a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The Netherlands do not have Test cricket status. If they successfully reach the tournament designed only for the top eight cricketing nations in the world, it’ll be a monumental achievement – and one could financially change the landscape of the sport in the country.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Netherlands v Afghanistan on TV and online, as well as our pick for key player to watch.
When is Netherlands v Afghanistan?
Netherlands v Afghanistan will take place on Friday 3rd November 2023.
Check out our Cricket World Cup on TV guide for the latest times and information.
Netherlands v Afghanistan UK time
Netherlands v Afghanistan will start at 8:30am.
What TV channel is Netherlands v Afghanistan on?
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event from 8am.
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How to live stream Netherlands v Afghanistan online
Sky Sports customers can live stream the match via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract.
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
Listen to Netherlands v Afghanistan on radio
You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, which is available on DAB radio or you can tune into the station via most TV packages.
You can also listen to Radio 5 Sports Extra via the BBC Sounds app, or online via the BBC Sport website and app.
Netherlands v Afghanistan key player to watch
Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)
Azmatullah still only has a handful of ODI caps to his name, but he has quickly become a key figure for this Afghanistan team, contributing vital middle order runs as well as a number of handy overs with the ball.
He has two half-centuries already this World Cup, and you’d be a brave man to bet against him finishing it with a few more.
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